adjective. Properly or sufficiently qualified; capable.

adjective. Adequate for the purpose.

adjective. Legally qualified or fit to perform an act.

noun. One of the competentes (which see).

In physical geography, of a stream, capable of transporting fragments of a given size.

In geology, having sufficient firmness and strength to transmit pressure to other strata or to lift an overlying burden, as a rock or stratum.

Answering all requirements; suitable; fit; sufficient or adequate for the purpose: as, competent supplies of food and clothing; an army competent to the defense of the kingdom.

Having ability or capacity; properly qualified: as, a competent bookkeeper.

In law, having legal capacity or qualification: as, a competent judge or court; a competent witness.

Rightfully or lawfully belonging; pertaining by right; permissible: followed by to.

Fitted, etc. See qualified.

adjective. Answering to all requirements; adequate; sufficient; suitable; capable; legally qualified; fit.

adjective. Rightfully or properly belonging; incident; -- followed by to.

adjective. Having sufficient skill, knowledge, ability, or qualifications.

adjective. Having jurisdiction or authority over a particular issue or question.

adjective. Adequate for the purpose

adjective. properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient

adjective. adequate for the purpose

adjective. legally qualified or sufficient